Early Training Fosterer

• Guide Dogs

• VO102847

Describe the volunteering Opportunity
Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could
be the perfect role for you!
As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home whilst they embark on their
journey to become a guide dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their
training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.
In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:
• Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off and
picking them up at an agreed time Monday to Friday at our site in Hamilton, ML3 6JT. Drop off between 8
9am and collect between 5-5.45pm.
• Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following
the advice of our expert staff.
• Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first
class training programme.
• Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re
planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your
future life changer.
Note - we also have respite fosterer roles available, where the dog would temporarily stay with you but not
require to attend Hamilton, for example if it requires some more support for training or health needs

Experience required

If you’re hoping to foster a guide dog in training, here’s what we ideally look for:
Being close to our Hamilton site so that your dog can get to their training.
The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in your home if you rent your home.
A safe and secure area outside for the dog to go to the toilet

Travel details

Based in your home, local area and travelling to and from Hamilton, ML3 6JT.

Travel expenses

rates.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses
related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, dog food costs and other materials needed for
your dog’s training.

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